Backyard

"We didn't want to put a lot of furniture out there," says Terry of the east terrace, adding that they sometimes bring the dining table outside for meals. "You can make it work with whatever you want."

A view of an outdoor eating area in the garden.

Multiple seating areas extend the livable area of the home outside, providing space for dining, socializing, and play.

On the terrace, Air chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis surround an oak table with black trestle legs. The limestone used to build the original structure was sourced from a quarry less than a half-mile away.

A sheltered hot tub outdoors.

"The stone wall slightly protrudes above the roofs and highlights the simple forms guided by the plot’s shape," says Elorduy. "The wall draws a series of slopes and counter slopes providing the house with a singular geometry."

Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.

The sunny deck features Palissade dining chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for HAY.

Set in the pine forests and beaches of Lubiatowo, these tiny cottages are an idyllic getaway.